Craft Beer Review: Helltown Brewing, Spiteful Saison, Mt. Pleasant
If you enjoy today's review, please feel free to go straight to Hell(town)!
Brewed around the corner in Mt. Pleasant, PA by Helltown Brewing Company, Spiteful is a glorious version of a saison, and a personal favorite for me! I first met the guys of Helltown at a small local beerfest that was taking place in the summer 2012 at a neighboring resort. Nothing but a bunch of cool, laid back dudes that spend what little time they have outside of their "normal" day jobs, brewing awesome, hop forward and eccentric styles of beer.
This particular brew is bottled in a 750ml with cork and cage closure at 6.25% ABV. Now available in this format at The Stone House
It poured a super clear straw, with a white head that steadied into a nice 1.5 finger depth, was rocky and held tight. The lacing, was pretty but short lived.
I found a nice dose of citrus, white pepper, hay and mild barnyard funk in the aroma. Also to be found was a wheaty malt note and an hint of sweet esters.
Not found in the nose, but available to the taste was a slight nutiness that derives from this "style". You still enjoy the lemon pith, white pepper spiciness, and the farmhouse funk. The sour notes were very palpable and low.
The mouthfeel was medium bodied. Spicy and actively carbonated. The carbonation provided a a little extra push of tang through the yeast. The finish on the beer was medium longevity.
Drink Local....or if you don't live around here, drink someone else's LOCAL! Support your local brewer! Supoort PA beer. Support Pittsburgh Beer. Support a nano-brewer. For god's sake, just support good beer!
I'll be sure to share some findings more often and as always, Drink Good America! And for additional fun with beer, food and service, be sure to check out the other blog with Hunt Chef and I
To Hell and Back!
- AGtheDir
If you enjoy today's review, please feel free to go straight to Hell(town)!
Brewed around the corner in Mt. Pleasant, PA by Helltown Brewing Company, Spiteful is a glorious version of a saison, and a personal favorite for me! I first met the guys of Helltown at a small local beerfest that was taking place in the summer 2012 at a neighboring resort. Nothing but a bunch of cool, laid back dudes that spend what little time they have outside of their "normal" day jobs, brewing awesome, hop forward and eccentric styles of beer.This particular brew is bottled in a 750ml with cork and cage closure at 6.25% ABV. Now available in this format at The Stone House
It poured a super clear straw, with a white head that steadied into a nice 1.5 finger depth, was rocky and held tight. The lacing, was pretty but short lived.
Not found in the nose, but available to the taste was a slight nutiness that derives from this "style". You still enjoy the lemon pith, white pepper spiciness, and the farmhouse funk. The sour notes were very palpable and low.
The mouthfeel was medium bodied. Spicy and actively carbonated. The carbonation provided a a little extra push of tang through the yeast. The finish on the beer was medium longevity.
Drink Local....or if you don't live around here, drink someone else's LOCAL! Support your local brewer! Supoort PA beer. Support Pittsburgh Beer. Support a nano-brewer. For god's sake, just support good beer!
I'll be sure to share some findings more often and as always, Drink Good America! And for additional fun with beer, food and service, be sure to check out the other blog with Hunt Chef and I
To Hell and Back!
- AGtheDir
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